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Full-Day Session
Friday, September 25, 8:00am-5:30pm
Evaluation & Treatment of Nerve Injuries-
Part A
Injuries to the nervous system such as piriformis
syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome or
adverse neural tension cause many people to seek the help of massage
therapists. Join Whitney in a
fascinating exploration of the nervous
system and how to evaluate and treat a
wide variety of nerve tissue disorders. 8 CE Hours.
(Hands On Course)
 Instructor: Whitney Lowe
Whitney Lowe is the author of the books, Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy,
and Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique. Currently he is the director of OMERI.
Morning Sessions
Friday, September 25, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Just Say NO! to the Thumb & Awkward Postures
Designed to assist practitioners in preventing occupational injuries, this course
emphasizes two essential rules of safe body mechanics: Say NO to the thumb and
avoid awkward postures. Participants will learn a “no thumb” approach to deep work.
We will also examine how awkward postures can be replaced with ergonomically sound
alternatives. 4 CE Hours. (Hands On
Course)
 Instructor: Barbara Frye
Barbara Frye has been a massage
educator and therapist in private
practices since 1990, coordinated IBM’s body
mechanics program, and authored Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists: A Functional
Approach to Self-Care, 3rd Edition. She has a massage and Feldenkrais practice at
the Pluspunkt Center for Therapy and Advanced Studies near Zurich, Switzerland.
Career Opportunities in the Spa Industry
Participants in this session will have an opportunity to re-examine their role
in light of the expanding spa industry
from a
leading expert and International SPA
Association (ISPA) board member.
Topics include: spa requirements,
expectations, and career paths for
massage therapists in a spa setting
including education on the ISPA Spa
Professional Career Guide; logistical
considerations for a spa business; and
successful business models.
4 CE Hours.
 Instructor: Jaime Huffman
With over 18 years of leadership experience in hospitality, education, and health
care, Jaime Huffman is the Executive Spa Director and member of the Senior Operations
Team at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, NC.
Soft-Tissue Techniques for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints presented
by clients. In this hands-on session, we
will discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis
syndrome, review and palpate the relevant anatomy, learn basic assessment tests, and
practice hands-on techniques that include transverse friction, pin and stretch techniques,
and isolytic contractions. 75% of the course is hands-on. 4 CE Hours.
(Hands On Course)
 Instructor: Robert McAtee
Robert E. McAtee, NCTMB, is a 21-year member of AMTA and the co-author of
“Facilitated Stretching”. He regularly presents workshops on facilitated stretching,
massage, and soft-tissue injury care throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Research Rocks!!
Think research is boring or hard
to understand? This class is for you! Exciting
findings in massage research are announced all of the time. This accessible, stimulating
class demystifies massage research, explores current studies/trends, and reveals how
research improves your effectiveness and success. Find out what research can do for you!
4 CE Hours.
 Instructors: Angela Palmier and Chris Alvarado
Angela Palmier, LMT, NCTMB, a principal with Resource ETC and AMTA-IL President, serves
on the Education Committee and presents Teaching Research Literacy in-services for the
Massage Therapy Foundation.
 Christopher Alvarado, LMT,
massage educator, former school
Education Director, and principal with
Resource ETC, focuses on teaching
massage pedagogy.
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Unlocking Computer Shoulder
As therapists, we recognize the prevalence of postural distortion and pain
patterns associated with computer use. Our practices are full of clients seeking
relief from habitual job functions where computer use is required, coupled with
hours of “surfing the web.” This class will focus on unwinding the cumulative effects
of elevated shoulders, kyphotic spinal curvature, medial rotation of the humerus and
forward head posture. 4 CE Hours.
(Hands On Course)
 Instructor: Eric Stephenson
As the Director of Education for imassage, Inc.,
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB is a
national presenter passionate about
providing continuing education focused
on career longevity. He is a regular
contributor to Massage Magazine.
Teaching Research Literacy
The Massage Therapy Foundation is offering this fast-paced, highly interactive
class for all massage school educators. The intention of the class is to help teachers
to use research findings in their classrooms. Whether you teach massage therapy, A&P,
or professional development, you will come away with new tools and lesson plans for use
in the classroom. Teachers should come prepared with lesson plans and areas of interest
for this interactive class. 4 CE Hours.
 Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Pete Whitridge is the former Assistant Director at the Florida School of Massage
in Gainesville. He teaches Myofascial Components of Pain workshops throughout the
Southeast, as well as Florida law and business building classes.
AMTA Kick Start
Many new therapists are skilled at
performing massage, but struggle when it
comes to building a practice. This
session will provide invaluable practice
management and business information for
new therapists as well as massage therapy students. Join AMTA for this
fun, interactive, information-packed session.
Topics will include:
- Introduction
- Lynda Solien-Wolfe
- Maximizing Your AMTA Member Benefits
- Speaker: Elizabeth M. Lucas, CAE, Executive Director, AMTA
- Research – What’s Available to Support You and Your Business
- Speaker: Diana Thompson, Massage
Therapy Foundation President
- Marketing Your Business
- Speaker: Heather Zdan, Vice
President of Marketing, Scrip Companies
- Self Care Strategies for the Massage
Therapist
- Speaker: Jeff Forman, PhD
- Resumes That = A Job
- Speaker: Cherie Sohnen-Moe
- Retailing Products
- Speaker: Bob Poirier, Vice President
of Commercial Operations, Performance
Health Inc.
- Your Perfect Work Place
- Michael McGillicuddy
Please note: No continuing education hours will be awarded for this session.
Afternoon Sessions
Friday, September 25, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Case Reports: Transforming an Interesting Case into
an Informative Publication
Have you gained insight from a specific case that could contribute to the
knowledge base of our profession? This workshop will guide you through the steps leading
to potential publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Bring a planned or actual case
with you and be prepared to draft a case report. 4 CE Hours.
 Instructor: Karen Boulanger
Karen Boulanger has been in practice since 1999 and has published research on public health
and massage. She is also the Practice Section editor of the IJTMB.
Incorporating Effective Injury Prevention
and Ergonomics Into Your Massage Curriculum
Learn the most effective techniques to reduce the risks of injury among massage
therapists due to the physical demands of their work. Instructors will also learn how
to incorporate essential prevention concepts at key moments in an existing curriculum,
and reinforce them with kinesthetic activities, group exercises and mutual coaching.
4 CE Hours. (Hands On Course)
 Instructor: Lauriann Greene
Lauriann Greene, CEAS, is co-author of Save Your Hands! The Complete Guide to
Injury Prevention and Ergonomics for Manual Therapists, 2nd Edition. A former massage
therapist, she has been a leading writer, speaker and researcher on injury prevention
for manual therapists since 1995.
Trio-Trades for Assessment of Body Mechanics & Applied
Movement for Massage
This three-part assessment utilizes
adaptable, take-home checklists for
assessing bodymechanics and massage "table-side" practices. Using "before and after"
demos and discussions, teams of three therapists take turns observing, working and
receiving massage in 30-minute segments. Suggestions for modifications and evaluation
round out this fun, interactive workshop. 4 CE Hours.
 Instructor: Mary Ellen Hendrickson
Reinventing "the light bulb" effect about bodymechanics remains a passion in
Hendrickson’s practice of the past 14 years, and currently, as a massage educator.
Soft-Tissue Techniques for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints presented
by clients. In this hands-on session, we
will discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis
syndrome, review and palpate the relevant anatomy, learn basic assessment tests, and
practice hands-on techniques that include transverse friction, pin and stretch techniques,
and isolytic contractions. 75% of the course is hands-on. 4 CE Hours.
(Hands On Course)
 Instructor: Robert McAtee
Robert E. McAtee, NCTMB, is a 21-year member of AMTA and the co-author of
“Facilitated Stretching”. He regularly presents workshops on facilitated stretching,
massage, and soft-tissue injury care throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Flawless Guest Experiences
Setting an organization’s satisfaction bar on the right rung and establishing
an environment of presence are the first steps to improving guest satisfaction, thus
earning repeat business, and receiving guest referrals. Attendees will be introduced
to the concept of the guest’s path. They will be invited to join the guest as they
travel through their spa/massage experience. 4 CE Hours.
Instructors: Eric Stephenson and Debra Koerner
Eric Stephenson, LMT, NCTMB. As the Director of Education for imassage,
Inc., Eric is a national presenter
passionate about providing continuing
education focused on career longevity.
He is a regular contributor to Massage
Magazine.
 Using her strong background in customer experience marketing, Debra Koerner,
co-owner of imassage, Inc. works with therapists and spas on improving client
satisfaction. She currently serves on committees for the ISPA and has served as
Executive Director for the Destination Spa Group.
Pathology, Pharmacology, and Massage: an
Introduction to Key Concepts
It’s safe to say that every practicing massage therapist probably has some
clients who take medication to manage their health, but the interaction between bodywork
and pharmaceuticals is a very under-studied field. This class will introduce key
concepts about how prescription and non-prescription drugs work to change function.
These concepts will then be extended to include how massage and bodywork modalities
may further influence this process. 4 CE Hours.
 Instructor: Ruth Werner
Ruth Werner is a massage therapist, writer, educator,
and Education Chair and President Elect of the Massage Therapy Foundation.
She has
served on committees for the Utah Department of Public Licensing, the AMTA, the National
Certifying Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and the Federation of State Massage
Therapy Boards. She was the AMTA Council
of Schools Teacher of the Year in 2005.
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